Isn't it funny how, every year, we use January 1st as THE ONE DAY we have, the only chance this year, to make a change? Really, it's no different than any other day. Mentally though, we start fresh. New year, new goals, new us.
But right about now is the time when those resolutions can start to fade. In fact, 64% of resolution-setters only last through the first month (StatisticBrain.com).
Whether it's wanting to bulk up, slim down, eat more veggies, eat less sugar, or just generally have more energy, your fitness goals are just that – yours. Unless you have a personal trainer waiting for you at the gym, realistically no one's getting you there but you. And staying motivated on your own is not easy.
We've curated 8 tips to stay motivated. Try a couple out – and don't give up on what you know you really want.
A Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers study found the average user checks their phone nearly 150 times every day. That's more than 1,000 little reminders every week.
Turn it up! Research at Brunel University in London showed that listening to music during exercise can both delay fatigue and lessen the perception of fatigue, as well as increase physical capacity, improve energy efficiency, and influence mood.
Even if their main motivation is getting a treat.
Accountability is key. On paper, email or using stickk.com, up the stakes a bit by creating a contract with your friends or family that says you'll reach your goal. If you skip the gym, miss a deadline or drop out of your goal, pay up.
What tips do you have for staying motivated? Let us know on Twitter @CreatopSpray.